The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Indbinding:
- Hardback
- Sideantal:
- 346
- Udgivet:
- 1. oktober 2023
- Størrelse:
- 145x24x222 mm.
- Vægt:
- 622 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 12. december 2024
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Beskrivelse af The Mayor of Casterbridge
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy transports readers to the bucolic world of Wessex, where a moment of drunken recklessness irrevocably alters the life of Michael Henchard, an ambitious and proud man. Haunted by the impulsive decision to sell his wife and daughter at a country fair, Henchard's quest for redemption is fraught with hardship, betrayal, and the relentless workings of fate.
Years later, when his wife and daughter unexpectedly return to Casterbridge, Henchard must face the consequences of his past actions and attempt to rebuild his life. As he grapples with love, rivalry, and the weight of his own ambition, the rise and fall of Henchard's fortunes are inextricably linked to the ever-changing landscape of rural England.
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a powerful tale of a man's struggle against the inexorable forces of destiny and the unforgiving nature of human pride. With his remarkable ability to create unforgettable characters and vividly evoke the beauty and tragedy of the English countryside, Hardy weaves a compelling story of love, loss, and redemption that will linger in readers' hearts long after the final page.
Years later, when his wife and daughter unexpectedly return to Casterbridge, Henchard must face the consequences of his past actions and attempt to rebuild his life. As he grapples with love, rivalry, and the weight of his own ambition, the rise and fall of Henchard's fortunes are inextricably linked to the ever-changing landscape of rural England.
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a powerful tale of a man's struggle against the inexorable forces of destiny and the unforgiving nature of human pride. With his remarkable ability to create unforgettable characters and vividly evoke the beauty and tragedy of the English countryside, Hardy weaves a compelling story of love, loss, and redemption that will linger in readers' hearts long after the final page.
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